German Handelsblatt: VW diesel scandal: BGH gives the green light for class action lawsuits by foreign diesel buyers004482

Smoking car exhaust According to VW, several class action lawsuits for a total of around 36,000 clients are pending in German courts. (Photo: imago images/Christian Ohde) Thousands of foreign diesel buyers who have assigned their claims against VW to the online service provider Myright can hope for compensation again. Unlike the courts in Braunschweig before… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: VW diesel scandal: BGH gives the green light for class action lawsuits by foreign diesel buyers004482

Auto Roundup: TSLA’s Autopilot Probe, THO’s Earnings Beat Streak & More

China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) released vehicle sales data for May. Vehicle sales in China declined 12.6% year over year to 1.86 million units but rose around 57% from April volumes. The month-over-month improvement could be attributed to stimulus packages offered by the government in an effort to revive the market. Per CAAM, sales… Continue reading Auto Roundup: TSLA’s Autopilot Probe, THO’s Earnings Beat Streak & More

The Spyker C8 Laviolette Is One Of The Strangest Supercars Around – CarBuzz

This is the second time in two years this car has hit the auction block. There are plenty of examples of eccentric supercars out there. Pick a Lamborghini. Or a Pagani for that matter. But there was a time when if you wanted something really strange, you went to Spyker. The company’s most recent model,… Continue reading The Spyker C8 Laviolette Is One Of The Strangest Supercars Around – CarBuzz

Yadea Eyes Spanish Market with Madrid Launch Event

“We are excited to be entering the Spanish market. We hope that with our Spanish debut, more people will embrace our Electrify Your Life philosophy and live more sustainably,” said Aska Zeng, CEO of Yadea Europe. “We want to bring new mobility ideas to the table in those markets most committed to decarbonization and future… Continue reading Yadea Eyes Spanish Market with Madrid Launch Event

German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen: Plant in Zwickau starts production again001836

The carmaker Volkswagen is ramping up production in its Zwickau e-car factory back to three-shift operation. “The supply of parts is now so stable again that we now have additional capacity in Zwickau with the third shift to process the high order backlog,” Managing Director Stefan Loth informed on Monday. As a result, production is… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen: Plant in Zwickau starts production again001836

Impact of strike by South Korean truckers on autos, steel, others

Thousands of South Korean truckers were on strike for the seventh day on Monday, protesting over pay as fuel costs surge, disrupting production, slowing port operations and posing new risks to a strained global supply chain. Following are details of the disruption, lost production and reactions from union officials and businesses.AUTOS Production at Hyundai Motor… Continue reading Impact of strike by South Korean truckers on autos, steel, others

BlackBerry and BiTECH Build Digital LCD Instrument Cluster for Changan’s Next-Generation High-End UNI-V Coupe

As the first coupe in the UNI series, the UNI-V integrates Changan’s comprehensive range of advanced intelligent technologies, including its Interactive Monitoring System, Intelligent Voice Interaction System, and Game-loaded Cockpit, among others. The newly launched UNI-V mirrors the technology and intelligent configuration of the UNI-K, with its LCD digital instrument cluster comprising three distinct parts.… Continue reading BlackBerry and BiTECH Build Digital LCD Instrument Cluster for Changan’s Next-Generation High-End UNI-V Coupe

Wiesmann SUV on the cards in brand’s electric rebirth – Autocar

German specialist sports car firm Wiesmann is considering branching out beyond its trademark two-seaters into more luxury-focused models, including SUVs. The prospect of a bold new era for the firm comes under fresh ownership and with access to advanced EV drivetrain technology. CEO Roheen Berry took charge of the car marque in 2015 when it… Continue reading Wiesmann SUV on the cards in brand’s electric rebirth – Autocar

Cleantechnica: Texas Relays Tesla — Excludes It From EV Rebates 002034

Aside from other issues, setting up Tesla’s new global headquarters in Texas was always weird since Texas has always had anti-Tesla laws in place that prevent easy, convenient in-store sales for Tesla buyers. Sure, you can buy online and have a Tesla shipped to Texas, but you can’t go into a Tesla store, test drive… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Texas Relays Tesla — Excludes It From EV Rebates 002034